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Trail association volunteers remove trash and debris from Johnson Lane OHV area Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 10:43amThe Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Sierra Front Field Office, Nevada Offroad Association and Tread Lightly! held a trail stewardship and trash clean-up day at the Johnson Lane Off Highway Vehicle staging area in Minden on Saturday Oct. 9, 2021.
WNC Latino Leadership Academy founder picked as New School Board Member of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 2:56pmWhether she is advising first-generation college students to better their lives through higher education or serving as a trustee for K-12 students in the Carson City School District, there are two common denominators in Lupe Ramirez’s education roles: The Western Nevada College Latino Leadership Academy founder and adviser will definitely make a difference and, without a doubt, she will stand out.
Nomination deadline nears for the 2021 Soroptimist International of Carson City 'Women Helping Women' honorees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 1:41pmDo you know of a woman in our Carson City community who is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls and should be recognized for her efforts? Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting sponsorship submissions for our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees.
University of Nevada, Reno student food insecurity on the rise
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:50amIn the last year, the number of students at the University of Nevada, Reno experiencing food insecurity increased from 22 percent to 24 percent. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as lacking consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
Local 169 donates $12,500 in grocery gift cards to northern Nevada nonprofits to help families and veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:50amLaborers Union Local 169 donated $12,500 in grocery store gift cards to seven local nonprofits in northern Nevada to support the local community in this time of need.
Soroptimist International of Carson City invites 'Women Helping Women' Honoree Sponsorship submissions for recognition event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 11:27amSoroptimist International of Carson City joins with our Partnership Sponsor, Allison MacKenzie, to invite businesses, nonprofits and local agencies to sponsor a woman from their company or from the community as a “Women Helping Women” Honoree in recognition of her dedication to improving the lives of women or girls. Honoree sponsorship submissions are due by December 31, 2020. Honorees will be recognized at our “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event, to be held virtually on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Lions Club kicks off Annual 'White Cane Days' in Carson City Oct. 10 and 11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:24pmSaturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, have been designated “White Cane Days” by the Carson City Host Lions Club.
Lions will be available at the North Carson Street Save Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.
Carson Tahoe's HopeFest 2020 fundraiser in final stretch, raffle winner to be announced Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 5:14pmThis year, Carson Tahoe Health is celebrating an amazing milestone — the 10th anniversary of HopeFest! Ten years of celebration, ten years of hope and healing, ten years of community. Hopefest is CTH’s annual community-wide celebration that raises funds explicitly to support the critical needs of our local cancer patients and funding the no-cost Merriner Cottages.
City National Appoints Shari Chase to its Northern Nevada Advisory Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 2:33pmCity National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank, today announced that it has named Shari Chase, Founder and CEO of Chase International, as the newest member of its Northern Nevada Advisory Board. Shari will serve a minimum of a three year term and is one of seven prominent business and community leaders who serve on City National’s advisory board in Northern Nevada.
27th Annual Dayton Chamber Golf Tourney
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:55amThe seasons are changing and fall is considered as one the most beautiful seasons of all. What better way to leave summer and embrace the change than by pulling out the clubs and shoes and taking a few swings at the Dayton Chamber's 27th annual "Making a Difference" Golf Tournament.
CASA of Carson City to hold information hour this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 11:03amHello and welcome! CASA of Carson City is looking for men and women, 21 years of age and older, to volunteer and advocate for children that are currently in foster care.
Northern Nevada outdoors: Maintenance for wildfire defensible space begins at home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 8:48amWatching the news on the Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville reminds us how important it is to create and maintain defensible space around your home. The fire burned 18,380 acres in the week it took to get it contained. Have you taken responsibility to make your home/landscape defensible and survivable?
Founder of Carson City-based ESL In-Home Program launches fundraiser to provide online learning devices to students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:44pmAs a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Florence Phillips has taken her all-volunteer tutoring program for immigrants and refugees — English Language Learners In-Home Program — completely online over the last couple of months.
Trapped under capsized boat on Lake Mead, 3-year-old safely rescued by Nevada game warden
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 11:25amA three-year-old girl was rescued from under a capsized boat on Lake Mead when more than a dozen members of a church group were thrown into the water by the extremely rough wind-generated waves during a Mother's Day boat trip Sunday night.
CASA of Carson City to be featured live on Facebook beginning this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 12:01pmUntil he became a Court Appointed Special Advocate, Eric Stahlman said he didn’t realize his heart needed to grow. He now has more compassion and understanding for kids and parents struggling in the community.
Want to become more involved in your community? Want to volunteer but unsure how you can make a difference?
Join us for our first ever Facebook LIVE event this Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. You can watch by going here.
Carson City based English Language Learners In-Home Program offers online, telephone lessons
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 8:15amThe English Language Learners In-Home Program (formerly ESL In-Home Program of Nevada) has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic: Our ESL tutors are assisting their learners ONLINE and, or by telephone to continue English lessons. We used to be in-home, we are now at-home.
From books to 3D printing COVID-19 nasal swabs, today’s Carson City Library isn't your father's Oldsmobile
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 11:41amIt took just one call from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Carson City Department of Health and Human Services to Tod Colegrove, PhD, MSLIS, director of the Carson City Library, and the wheels were set in motion.
Find the Carson City Library 'at your place' as part of National Library Week celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:44amHappening now through April 25 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This week, the Carson City Library invites all community members to find the library at their place by visiting www.carsoncitylibrary.org to access virtual services and resources.
UNR Med students bolster health care workforce during COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:48amRENO, Nev. — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much uncertainty and change at all levels of education. Medical education is no exception. While the COVID-19 outbreak has complicated the learning process, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) students are taking what they’ve learned in the lecture halls and during clinical rotations to mobilize in response to the COVID-19 crisis, bolstering the health care workforce in northern Nevada.
Dayton woman speaks to students in Poland during International Women's Day weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/28/2020 - 11:18am“To have change, you have to celebrate progress.”
These were the words of Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, the Executive Director of United Nations Women, and also the central theme of a speech given by two female American Soldiers to Polish Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Course students March 9 at the Military Education Center in Elk, Poland.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 8:59amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce winners of mini-grants from Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The competitive process garners dozens of applications from district educators each semester. In addition to the mini-grants, the foundation has also awarded $2,000 to $3,000 grants for a Department, School or Grade-level projects.
DeBug Computer of Carson City, Carson Valley raise $500 for Between Horses and Humans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 3:00pmCARSON CITY — Debbie Barham, co-owner of DeBug Computer, presented a check for $500 raised at the company’s annual Photos with Santa event over the holidays to Barbara Slade, program and equine manager for Between Horses and Humans at the organization’s Gardnerville riding arena.
Lunch with CASA: Attorney Mark Beguelin at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:20pmIf there has ever been a court case involving a hamburger, attorney Mark Beguelin probably knows about it.
The child advocacy lawyer for Washoe Legal Services in Reno defends his cases with the sort of vigor that he relishes great burgers.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 8:01pmPartly sunny skies and cool temperatures are expected Thursday with a warmup in time for the weekend. Events ahead around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a discussion on holiday stress and dementia offered by Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, and an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered. Also ahead, Carson City's GOP will host a discussion with several political leaders representing the capital city. There will be a 'Glorious Expanse' artist reception at WNC Gallery, plus library activities and more.
JoAnne Skelly column: Good tools make a fall cleanup easier
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 10:04amOn and off, on off. That’s what I keep doing with our irrigation and hoses as the daytime temperatures stay warm, but with nighttime temperatures below freezing. On, water; off, open spigots and hoses and drain them. While this is tedious, I am enjoying the beautiful weather.
Soroptimists of Carson City to recognize 'Women Helping Women' honorees at new event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 11:41amSoroptimist International of Carson City invites businesses, nonprofits and local agencies to sponsor a woman from their company or from the community as a “Women Helping Women” honoree in recognition of their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls.
Northern Nevada women honored as local leaders by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:29pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce this year’s Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Dinner honorees. Six women, each representing one of the six Girl Scout focus areas, will be recognized at the 17th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
Make a Difference in Someone's Life
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 4:59pmNevada Rural Counties RSVP program is seeking a part-time homemaker to provide assistance to Carson City Seniors in need of essential homemaker services.
Homemakers are contract employees who can earn $10 an hour for approximately 20 hours a week.
Duties include homemaker and chore assistance with housekeeping such as dusting, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, floor maintenance, laundry and linen changing for individuals 60 and older.
To learn more contact Kris Hughes, RSVP Program Coordinator for Homemaker Services at (775) 687-4680 extension 119. Or email khughes@nvrsvp.com.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City Juvenile District Court Special Master Kimberly Okezie at Taqueria La Salsa
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 8:41amKimberly Okezie has loved stuffed animals since she was a child, beginning with a plush koala bear that she says stayed with her into adulthood until time literally unraveled the stitching on the toy.
VC Outhouse races, Relay for Life, golf tournament, Oktoberfest and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in Carson City, Fright Night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Oktoberfest at the Casino Fandango, the 26th annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament and much more!